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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.28, 1,209.16 and 581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.28, 1,209.16 and 581 is: 801.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.28 : 1,209.16 = 581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.28/1,209.16 = 581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.28x = 1,209.16 × 581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.28x = 702,521.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,521.96/876.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.71

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